Famously, the Apostle Paul compared the variety of Spirit-given gifts in the church to the different parts of a human body, and to how they function distinctly, but interdependently, as a unified organism. But what exactly does it look like in real life for Christians to function together in this way, with different gifts or manifestations of God's Spirit working together in a complementary way?
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Following a related group of words in the New Testament can helps us see more clearly the sobering contours of our eternal fate apart from God's grace in Christ.
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Consider how this 'unpacking restatement' of Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 8 might help you better understand God's word in this fascinating passage.
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What about disciples of Jesus who do not (and may never) occupy these roles or offices (i.e., apostle, elder, evangelist)? Do they also possess a "ministry of the word"? Absolutely.
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...Jesus has good news for the busy. One of his ancient conversations (in this case, with a busy hostess) can serve as a powerful corrective and comfort for our modern mindset (of busyness).
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What a blessing it is to celebrate twenty years of God "giv[ing] the growth" in the lives of many through the ministry of Way of Grace Church. Some of those lives remain with us in terms of regular fellowship. But most have moved out onto other paths. What a privilege to play some part in God's redeeming work in the hearts of these individuals and families!
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A testimony on our digital "9:1 Board" from a brother or sister in our faith family.
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More than a billion Christians today rightly reject the claims of the papacy, not because various popes have nothing to teach us, but because such claims do not align with sacred Scripture or the beliefs of the early Church.
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Whatever you're presently facing, whatever is weighing you down, whatever is dominating your thoughts and tempting you to trust in something other than God, then please know that the resurrection of Jesus provides us with constant reassurance that everything belongs to the risen King and we belong to him.
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The entire Old Testament makes at least one point clear with deafening repetition: there is only God. But Isaiah chapters 40-46 may be the epicenter of that repetition. As Yahweh, through the prophet, addresses his people's temptation to rely on idols, over and over again he makes it clear that he alone is God.
Keep ReadingNov 9
2020
A list of around fifty verses from the book of Proverbs that mention (or are part of a passage that mentions) human leaders like "kings", "ruler", "princes", and "nobles". Consider what these reveal about God's wisdom and design for human leadership.
Oct 29
2020
Every Christian is a disciple of Jesus. But that doesn't necessarily mean every Christian is walking in spiritual healthiness as a disciple... In light of [the reality of spiritual] unhealthiness, it is vitally important for every follower of Christ to take his or her spiritual 'temperature'.
Oct 22
2020
Looking for a simple way to bless others this Christmas... even if they live thousands of miles away? Here's your chance. We want to send an expanded Christmas 'e-card' to all of the individuals around whom our Away Teams have been formed.
Sep 1
2020
Contrary to what you might be hearing (even from some respected, Christian leaders), who you vote for in the upcoming presidential election is not a biblical mark of genuine, saving faith, nor is it inherently an unrighteous act if you vote for the so-called 'wrong' candidate (whoever that is in your context).
Aug 5
2020
When we hold on firmly to the biblical definition of church, public health measures may force us to revise our plans, but they simply cannot restrict the church from being the church. Throughout history, and throughout the world, even today, the Church has always been flexible enough to adjust the form of its life together, without veering from the function of its life together.
Aug 5
2020
When we read often-neglected stories like this, we're reminded that it's very easy to slip into a mentality of, “Jesus? Oh yeah, I know Jesus. I know all about Jesus.” But God is so good to unsettle us in terms of the often unsettling truth about the real Jesus.
Jul 6
2020
Faithful fans of Hamilton will certainly know how the play ends. But few people know how the final hours of Alexander Hamilton's life actually 'played out'... yes, “in the room where it happened”.
Jun 24
2020
Having just finished another study in the deeply meaningful, but often misunderstood, book of the Revelation, I couldn't help but reflect on how John's vision in chapter 7 speaks to our current, culture-wide conversation about race and inequality.
Jun 4
2020
Social influences, insecurities, selfishness, and many other factors can keep us from the faith-shaped relationships we read about in Scripture. Currently, it is the unexpected reality of a global pandemic that has not only distanced us socially, but also tempted many of us to fizzle rather than fight when it comes to fellowship. But why?